National Sport for 28 February 2013

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Interim tag made Lancaster - Flood Feb 28 2013

Rafael Benitez may regard Chelsea's decision to give him the title interim manager as a "massive mistake", but Toby Flood believes it was the making of England coach Stuart Lancaster.Read

Abramovich relationship 'fine' - Benitez Feb 28 2013

Rafael Benitez insists his relationship with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and the playing squad is strong despite his rant criticising Blues supporters and the club's decision to give him the title of interim manager.Read

Irish fears growing over Sexton fitness Feb 28 2013

Ireland's hopes that Jonathan Sexton will be fit for their RBS 6 Nations clash with France on Saturday week are fading.Read

Hammers hope Nolan will be back soon Feb 28 2013

West Ham are confident intensive treatment will ensure a swift return to action for Kevin Nolan after it was confirmed the captain has suffered a broken toe.Read

Lancaster - Players must keep their cool Feb 28 2013

England coach Stuart Lancaster has reflected on a bad-tempered victory over France by stressing to his players the need to maintain their composure in the face of provocation.Read

Sutil: I deserve second chance Feb 28 2013

Adrian Sutil claims to have learned the error of his ways and insists he is worthy of his second chance with Force India.Read

Anderson backs Fergie to carry on Feb 28 2013

Viv Anderson has rejected any notion Sir Alex Ferguson might be tempted to call time on his extraordinary stint as Manchester United manager this summer, even if they win the Premier League and Champions League.Read

Brailsford 'humbled' by knighthood Feb 28 2013

Sir Dave Brailsford received personal recognition for overseeing British cycling's annus mirabilis when he was presented with his knighthood at Buckingham Palace.Read

'Business as usual' for Blues Feb 28 2013

Rafael Benitez is expected to be given at least one more match in charge at Chelsea despite his rant criticising Blues supporters and the club's decision to give him the title of interim manager.Read

Jones to call time on playing career Feb 28 2013

Stephen Jones, Wales' most capped international player, is to retire from rugby at the end of this season.Read

Broad encouraged despite testing run Feb 28 2013

Stuart Broad had to work very hard for meagre rewards on on Thursday, but was nonetheless encouraged that he is on track for a Test return next week.Read

Force India turn to Sutil Feb 28 2013

Adrian Sutil is back at Force India 15 months after being axed by the Silverstone-based team.Read

Farrell rated 50-50 Feb 28 2013

England coach Stuart Lancaster has rated Owen Farrell 50-50 for the RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy at Twickenham on March 10.Read

'Nervous' Ennis gets CBE from Queen Feb 28 2013

Athletics star Jessica Ennis has received a CBE from the Queen - but was so nervous she forgot what she said.Read

Rangers escape with fine over payments Feb 28 2013

Oldco Rangers have been handed a fine of £250,000 following an investigation into undisclosed payments to players but the club will not be stripped of any titles.Read

McGlynn leaves Hearts Feb 28 2013

Hearts have confirmed manager John McGlynn has left the club by mutual consent.Read

Ennis arrives for Olympic honours Feb 28 2013

Athletics star Jessica Ennis has arrived at Buckingham Palace as a host of Olympians prepare to collect their New Year Honours.Read

Chelsea: It's business as usual Feb 28 2013

Chelsea insisted Thursday was just another normal day at Stamford Bridge after Rafael Benitez's rant at the Blues support and his title of interim manager.Read

Foster ponders England return Feb 28 2013

West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster could be on the verge of an international comeback after a two-year absence from the England squad, Press Association Sport understands.Read

Ancelotti hails Beckham display Feb 28 2013

Paris St Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti reserved special praise for David Beckham after the former England captain played 85 minutes of Wednesday night's 2-0 Coupe de France victory over arch-rivals Marseille.Read

Hair could hold the key to drugs testing Feb 28 2013

English cricket is set to step up its drug-testing procedures as a result of the death of Tom Maynard.Read

De Luca counts cost of ban Feb 28 2013

Nick De Luca will be unable to join Scotland's promising RBS 6 Nations campaign after being handed a 13-week ban for a dangerous tackle.Read

Youngs: England will be ready for Italy Feb 28 2013

Ben Youngs promises England will not take victory against Italy for granted as they look to keep their Grand Slam dreams alive.Read

Lennon threatens to wield the axe Feb 28 2013

A "raging" Neil Lennon warned some of his players they were in danger of being shipped out of Celtic Park following their attitude in the 2-1 defeat at Motherwell.Read

Benitez lashes out Feb 28 2013

Rafael Benitez is awaiting the fallout from an astonishing broadside launched in the wake of Chelsea's FA Cup victory at Middlesbrough.Read

Rutherford makes England toil Feb 28 2013

England were bereft of outstanding evidence as to the identity of their third Test match seamer after Hamish Rutherford made them toil for much of day two at the Queenstown Events Centre ground.Read

Rutherford in cruise control Feb 28 2013

England had to work hard for their wickets as a New Zealand XI replied to the tourists' 426 all out on day two of four at the Queenstown Events Centre ground.Read

No early breakthrough for England Feb 28 2013

England drew a blank with the ball before lunch on day two of four in their warm-up match against a New Zealand XI.Read

Well shock Hoops to go second Feb 28 2013

James McFadden celebrated his first Motherwell start for 10 years by helping Stuart McCall's men to a 2-1 victory over Clydesdale Bank Premier League leaders Celtic.Read

Benitez confirms summer exit Feb 28 2013

Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season.Read

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